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Compliance Operations Officer

Capital One
ComplianceOn-siteFull-timeMelbourne, Victoria, Australia

Capital One is hiring for the job of Compliance Operations Officer, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (On-site). This is a Compliance job in the governance, risk, and compliance field. Review the full details below and apply directly with Capital One.

Organization: Capital OneLocation: Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaWorkplace: On-siteFocus: CompliancePosted: Sep 19, 2026
Capital One is hiring for this Compliance job in Melbourne, one of the metros GRC Careers tracks for governance, risk, and compliance hiring.

We are a leading trading platform that is ambitiously expanding to the four corners of the globe. Our top-rated products have won prestigious industry awards for their cutting-edge technology and seamless client experience. We deliver only the best, so we are always in search of the best people to join our ever-growing talented team. Driving Capital.com ’s regulated expansion in Australia, you will embed practical, risk-based controls that keep our fast-moving business fully aligned with AFSL, ASIC and AML/CTF expectations. Acting as the operational bridge between front-line teams and regulators, you will ensure that compliance is not a hurdle but a competitive advantage for our OTC-derivatives offering. Responsibilities: Regulatory Advisory Support: Serve as a point of contact for policy, procedure and technical queries from operational teams. Onboarding Oversight: Review KYC/AML checks and verify wholesale-client categorisations to guarantee compliant client onboarding. Policy Governance: Maintain and continuously improve the Compliance Manual, policies and procedures in line with evolving ASIC and AUSTRAC requirements. Regulatory Engagement: Assist the Head of Compliance with preparing and respond to ASIC, AUSTRAC and external-audit requests, ensuring timely and accurate submissions. Controls Testing Risk Assessment: Assist with internal audits, control testing and risk assessments, highlighting gaps and driving remediation. Compliance Registers Management: Maintain and monitor registers for breaches, complaints, conflicts and incidents, escalating themes to leadership. Board Committee Reporting: Compile clear, data-driven reports for the Compliance Committee, TMD Committee and Capital.com Board Requirements: Industry Experience : 2-4 years in compliance or regulatory roles within OTC derivatives, CFDs, FX or broader financial markets, ideally under an AFSL framework. Regulatory Expertise : Deep working knowledge of ASIC Regulatory Guides, the AML/CTF Act and derivative-reporting obligations, with the ability to interpret and apply them pragmatically. Operational Know-how : Hands-on familiarity with client-onboarding workflows, trading systems and compliance-monitoring tools; proven experience drafting policies, testing controls and producing board-level reports. Analytical Mindset : Detail-oriented and resilient under pressure, able to investigate issues and translate data into actionable improvements without losing pace. Communication Stakeholder Management : Confident communicator who can influence internal teams and engage regulators or auditors in a high-pressure trading environment. Education Credentials : Bachelor’s degree (finance, law or related) or near completion; additional compliance or AML certifications welcomed. Growth Mindset : Proactively identifies enhancements, champions high-quality outcomes and aligns with Capital.com ’s culture of innovation. Competitive Salary: We believe great work deserves great pay! Your skills and talents will be rewarded with a salary that makes you feel valued and motivated. Work-Life Harmony: Join a company that genuinely cares about you -because your life outside of work matters just as much as your time on the clock. Generous Time Off: Need a breather? Our annual leave policy lets you recharge and enjoy life outside of work without a worry. Employee Referral Program: Love working here? Share the love! Bring your talented friends on board and get rewarded for growing our awesome team. Comprehensive Health Benefits: We’ve got your back with a medical insurance plan. Plus, location-specific benefits and perks! Workation Wonderland: Live your digital nomad dreams with 30 extra days to work remotely from anywhere in the world (some restrictions apply). Adventure awaits! Volunteer Days: Make a difference! Take two additional paid days each year to support causes you care about and give back to the community. Be a key player at the forefront of the digital assets movement, propelling your career to new heights! Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding company that values and rewards talent, initiative, and creativity. Work alongside one of the most brilliant teams in the industry.

Location and market context

This job is based in Melbourne on-site. Local candidates benefit from being close to Capital One's teams and regional hiring market. Confirm the exact in-office expectation and any relocation support with the employer.

About compliance jobs

Compliance programs turn law, regulation, and policy into controls the business can actually run. Demand is strongest where regulatory change, enforcement risk, and new technology intersect. Jobs like this one are typically evaluated against frameworks such as relevant regulatory frameworks, control libraries, and audit and monitoring practices.

How to position yourself for this compliance job

Strong candidates emphasize building and monitoring controls, regulatory mapping, policy and training, and partnering with the business to make compliance practical. In your resume and outreach, tie your experience to how Capital One would apply relevant regulatory frameworks, control libraries, and audit and monitoring practices, and lead with concrete outcomes rather than duties.

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